Adult Care Worker Apprentice

Overview

Thyme Care Ltd is a dedicated home care agency based in Penzance, Cornwall, specialising in personalised and holistic care solutions. They offer an adult care worker apprenticeship.

Wage: £12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age.

National Minimum Wage applies. Travel time paid at minimum wage rate and (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). pence. Company Pension Scheme. Blue Light Card discount scheme.

Adult care worker training course (Level
2).

Weekdays:
Mornings 08:00-15:00, Evenings 16:00-21:30.

Weekends:
Mornings 08:00-14:00, Evenings 16:00-21:30. Exact shifts TBD.

30 hours a week.

1 year.

Thursday 1 October 2026.

Apprentices spend most of their time working and learning on the job.

• Providing personal care
• Meal preparation
• Companionship
• Escorting service users when shopping
• Overseeing medication
• End of life care

Apprentices are required to attend St Austell College one day a week as part of apprenticeship training.

You will receive on- and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an apprenticeship advisor.

• GCSE in Maths (grade 3/D) or equivalent
• Other relevant qualifications and industry experience may be considered

• Customer care skills
• Logical thinking
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental

• Must have a driving licence or own transport around the Penzance area.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team.
• Must be honest and trustworthy, able to undertake regular mandatory training.
• Moving and handling skill required.

• Upon completion, opportunities to progress to Senior Carer or Supervisor.
• Potential to transition to an NHS career.

Cornwall College

Reference: VAC